Features

Dogs allowed.

Special party rates.

Plants or Shrubs for sale

Refreshments.

Whole or partial disabled access.

Toilets on site or nearby.

About Tresco Abbey Garden

Tresco Abbey Garden was created in 1834 by Augustus Smith who had taken over the lease of the Isles of Scilly from the Duchy of Cornwall. He brought together an extraordinary collection of plans which he laid out according to the native lands. Today you can wander through garden zones such as “Higher and Lower Australia”, “Mexico” and “South Africa Cliff”. Mediterranean and South American species are extensively represented as well as those from California, New Zealand and the Canary Islands. There are over 4,000 different specimens that enjoy exceptional hours of sunshine and the warmth of the Gulf Stream and include an abundance of Palms, Bamboo, Cacti, Echium, Agapnthus, Flame-Trees and King Proteas. The garden is also the home of the Valhalla Museum, a unique collection of figureheads from ancient shipwrecks.

FAQ's

You can travel to the island by helicopter from Penzance direct to Tresco 01736 363871, lands outside of garden; ferry from Penzance and launch transfer to Tresco abd fixed wing aircraft from Lands End and launch transfer to Tresco 0845 7105555 - all do day trips.

The island has extensive holiday accommodation with a choice of luxury hotel and self-catering cottages. These can be viewed on the website or can be booked through the island Estate Office on 01720 422849.

Job vacancies in the garden are rare, however we are always pleased to receive CV's that we can keep for consideration when a vacancy arises. We also run a yearly Scholarship in partnership with the Studley College Trust, please write in for details. Seasonal positions are also available in the Garden Visitor Centre, contact the Personnel Department for details or check the employment pages on the website.